The only one of Ouita Michel’s restaurants that has not had the pleasure of Nick Zaluski’s presence is Wallace Station.

He’s worked as a sous chef at Smithtown Seafood and Holly Hill Inn, a cook at Windy Corner Market and baker at The Midway Bakery.

After studying for a culinary degree at Sullivan University, Nick worked in catering at Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club, and then cooked at Jean Farris Winery. He has cooked for Ouita’s restaurants since 2013.

Baking is one of Nick’s favorite jobs in the kitchen. While at Sullivan, Nick made pizzas at Mancino’s, working up to lead baker. Before coming to Honeywood, his family’s signature baklava was added to the Holly Hill Inn dessert menu. At Honeywood, Nick makes the Honeywood cake, a tres leches-style cake, and hopes to find the time to create dessert specials.

Nick has volunteered with Seedleaf, a group that helps communities access healthy food by creating community gardens and youth nutrition and cooking programs. He lives in Lexington.